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On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research
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On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in ResearchOn Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research

The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure only if the scientific community devotes itself to exemplifying and transmitting the values associated with ethical scientific conduct.

 
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The Acquisition of Sociolinguistic Competence in a Study Abroad Context (Second Language Acquisition)
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The Acquisition of Sociolinguistic Competence in a Study Abroad Context (Second Language Acquisition)

This book is a real eye opener for anyone who would equate conjugating verbs and memorizing noun genders with 'learning' a second language. Regan et al. offer a stunning demonstration that effective communication hinges on acquiring the sociolinguistic competence to interpret (and produce) the many choices among variant linguistic structures that native speakers make regularly in their everyday interactions. Exemplifying with the controversial Year Abroad experience, the authors provide a first detailed account of how this is achieved.
 
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Tags: Acquisition, Abroad, interactions, Exemplifying, controversial